Business

Created in 2003, Picos de Aventura is a Tourist Entertainment Company that allows you to enjoy the best that the Azores have to offer. Its activities, in sea and on land, let you know the best places on the island of São Miguel, involving you in a constant interaction with nature, and all that it represents, as well as the local culture and gastronomy. His team, endowed with qualified professionals, along with its quality certification, is an added value that makes their experiences with Picos de Aventura even more enjoyable and complete. A company differs, thus, by working with small groups of visitors, in order to provide more specialized services, without harming the places where the activities take place.

Tiago Botelho

Head of land activities team, degree in eco-tourism and travel Canyoning level 3.
Originating in the Azores, has experience in monitoring the activities of groups and a deep knowledge of the geographical region

Fleet

Garajaudos e Garajau: boats with 10-12 meters, used in whale watching, with stocking for 24-36 passengers, power: 315 Yanmar, very comfortable and spacious, stable, suitable for older people, people with disabilities and families with children. The boats are low, which allows greater proximity to the animals, security and less feeling sick. Being able to walk on the boat and toilet facilities on board. Waterproof coats and life jackets on board.

Gonçalo Velho e Magalhães: Barcos usados para nadar com os golfinhos, and whalewatching. Measure approximately 7,5 meters, with a capacity ranging between 8 and 12 passengers, depending on the activity. They have a power of 200 to 250 horses and are suitable for the more adventurous, providing a more dynamic and fun experience! These are stable boats, secure and allowing you to be closer to the animals. They do not have toilets, but have waterproof coats and life jackets on board

Two vans with seating for 8 people (Mercedes Sprinter e Ford Transit). Total capacity: 16 passengers

Scott Reflex model, very versatile and flexible, allowing to be uses in adventure programs as well as more city dwellers programs. Total capacity: 20 passengers

Dag Sit-On-Top model with capacity for 2 persons in each canoe. Number of canoes: 18. Total capacity: 36 passengers